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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,179.09 and 743.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,179.09 and 743.31 is: 1,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,179.09 = 743.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,179.09 = 743.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,179.09 × 743.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 876,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,429.39/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.58

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